Dunhill Icon Absolute
“Dunhill Icon Absolute by Alfred Dunhill is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a leather, fresh spicy composition with a oud undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning masculine.
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Launched in 2015, Dunhill Icon Absolute by Alfred Dunhill is a Woody Spicy fragrance that captures the essence of modern masculinity with a touch of heritage. The composition opens with bright citrus and fresh spicy notes before diving into an intricate heart of black rose and jasmine. The base layers with rich leather, oud, tobacco, and animalic accords, creating a complex blend that reads as both contemporary and lasting. This scent is a proof of Alfred Dunhill's legacy of blending functional elegance with luxury.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
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Opening
Heart
The Soul
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Foundation
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When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
Dunhill Icon Absolute has a strong sillage but is best appreciated close to the skin. Apply it lightly in the morning for an all-day presence that evolves from fresh spicy notes to warm, leathery depths.
Carlos Benaïm
Founding perfumer · 189 fragrances · b. 1949 · Moroccan-French
“The best fragrances are the ones that feel like they've always existed.”
Carlos Benaïm is a master perfumer at IFF whose name may not be widely recognized outside the industry, yet his creations have shaped the olfactory landscape of the past four decades. Born in Tangier and raised between Morocco and Paris, he brings a multicultural sensibility to his work. He is the co-creator of iconic fragrances including Ralph Lauren Polo, Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue, and numerous compositions for Dior and YSL. Benaïm is revered within the trade as a perfumer's perfumer — technically flawless, endlessly creative.
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Designer Alfred Dunhill
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The story behind the bottle.
The plush leather seats of a vintage car, where the rich scent of tobacco and oud mingles with the crisp freshness of bergamot and black pepper.
Fig. 01 — Dunhill Icon Absolute, Alfred Dunhill
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